As a follow-up to the Alert released on June 15, 2023, regarding upcoming regional town hall events on the Department of Aging’s Master Plan on Aging in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, an update was just received about the Harrisburg session. Due to scheduling challenges for panelists related to the budget development, the Department of Aging will be postponing the Harrisburg kickoff until July 2023.
A new invitation and meeting announcement will be sent to members once the new date has been set.
The Department of Aging has released their invitation for an upcoming regional town hall event regarding Pennsylvania’s 10-year Master Plan for Older Adults. This plan is being developed as a result of the Governor’s Executive Order, which is to enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities.
The Town Halls recently announced will be held on:
For additional information or to RSVP your attendance, please contact the Secretary of Aging’s office via email.
Beginning in June 2023, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) will hold Listen and Learn sessions with OLTL program participants across the Commonwealth.
OLTL provides Medical Assistance (MA) coverage and long-term services and supports (LTSS) to seniors and adults with physical disabilities through the Community HealthChoices (CHC), OBRA, Act 150, and Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) programs. The office wants to hear from participants who receive services through one of these programs and will be holding Listen and Learn Sessions at the locations and times listed here. These sessions are intended for OLTL staff to hear directly from participants, advocates, and community partners, with the goal of gathering critical feedback on OLTL programs.
Members are encouraged to share this information with their clients and families so they can attend and give their feedback on OLTL programs. Some sessions will be held in-person, and some will be conducted virtually. Space may be limited, so attendees are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Questions about these sessions should be directed to the OLTL Provider Helpline at 800-932-0939.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Register Here
The PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) will be hosting a webinar on June 21 discussing real-life stories from those utilizing smart home technology. People with disabilities will share how they use smart home technology for streaming videos, watching TV, gaming, exercise, and more.
Public comments on the Office of Long-Term Living’s (OLTL) Community HealthChoices Request for Information (CHC RFI) were submitted and collected between March 6, 2023, and April 14, 2023. A document containing a summary of those public comments is found on the Department of Human Services (DHS) CHC Supporting Documents web page under the heading “Public Input.”
OLTL will be taking all comments into consideration as they develop the Request for Application (RFA) and also plans to conduct regional listen and learn sessions for all OLTL programs.
Contact Melissa Dehoff with any questions.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) announced that they will be offering a webinar on the topic of the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. The webinar is scheduled for June 8, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and will be presented by a representative of the PA Treasury Department.
A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualifying disabilities (eligible individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits. Federal and state law authorized the creation of PA ABLE accounts.
OLTL Service Coordinators, Direct Service Providers, Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care organization (MCO) staff, and any individuals that work on employment are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar to assist with understanding the PA ABLE Program and how it can benefit OLTL participants.
Please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Questions about this webinar should be directed to Ryan Dorsey, OLTL.
On Thursday, May 25, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted updated information to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) website. Included in this updated information is the Review Choice Demonstration for Rehabilitation Facility Services Operational Guide and the IRF RCD Process Flowchart. The flowchart is also contained as an appendix in the operational guide.
The Operational Guide provides additional detail on the processes for IRFs impacted by the RCD. The IRF RCD is expected to begin in Alabama on August 21, 2023. The next phase of the rollout has not been shared yet; however, Pennsylvania is expected to be one of the next states to be impacted.
The agenda for the June 1, 2023, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting has been released. The meeting will take place from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and will be held at the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the Honors Suite, 1st Floor, at 333 Market Street in Harrisburg. The meeting will be held in person and will also offer the ability to participate via webinar and remote streaming. The links to participate are provided below.
Comments and questions may be sent electronically.
Conference line/Bridge Number:
1-562-247-8321
PIN: 856702912#
Webinar Link
Remote Streaming Link
The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2023.
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